The Indian Army has officially notified the commencement of its 35th Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme, slated to begin in October 2025. This recruitment initiative is open to unmarried male and female law graduates, who aspire to serve as Short Service Commissioned (SSC) Officers in the JAG branch of the Army. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via the Indian Army’s official recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in. The application window will close on November 28, 2024, with a total of eight vacancies available—four for male applicants and four for female applicants.
To be eligible for the 35th JAG Entry Scheme, candidates must adhere to specific criteria. The age limit is set between 21 and 27 years, meaning applicants must have been born between July 2, 1998, and July 1, 2004. Furthermore, candidates must possess an LLB degree—whether through a three-year or five-year program—with at least 55% aggregate marks. Additionally, a valid score in the CLAT PG 2024 examination is a requisite for application.
The selection process involves multiple stages to ensure that only the most qualified individuals advance. Initially, candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the CLAT PG 2024 exam. Those who qualify will then undergo a comprehensive five-day Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which will assess both their physical and mental acumen. Candidates who succeed in the interview will also need to pass a medical examination to ensure they meet fitness standards. The final merit list will be generated based on candidates’ performances during all selection stages along with their overall eligibility.
For those selected, a rigorous training program awaits. Successful candidates will engage in a 49-week training regimen at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) located in Chennai, which will equip them with the necessary skills for their roles in the JAG branch of the Indian Army. Upon graduating from the training program, candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants, starting with a basic salary of ₹56,100 per month. In addition to their salary, they will receive various allowances, including ₹15,500 in Military Service Pay, leading to a total pay scale that ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 for Lieutenants.
